Dental Implants – Boston, MA
New Teeth That Last a Lifetime
When you lose a tooth, dental implants rise above as the premier solution for restoring your smile. At Dental Health & Wellness Boston, we offer exceptional implant services with the expertise of Dr. Assadourian, our distinguished periodontal specialist, who performs implant placements in-house. Dental implants provide unparalleled stability, aesthetics, and durability compared to traditional bridges and dentures. Experience the sophistication of receiving this advanced treatment right here at our office, where precision and personalized care meet to deliver natural, long-lasting results. Discover how our elite approach can transform your smile.
Why Choose Dental Health & Wellness Boston for Dental Implants?
- Custom-Made Dental Restorations That Last 30+ Years
-
Friendly, State-of-the-Art
Dental Office -
We Put Patient
Relationships First
What are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is not a prosthetic tooth, but more specifically a prosthetic tooth root. A tiny titanium post is placed into the jaw where a tooth used to reside, and there, it bonds with the bone through a process called osseointegration. Then, it is topped with a crown, bridge, or denture. Because the new tooth is based below the gum line just like natural ones, to the casual observer, all they see is a complete and healthy smile.
The 4 Step Dental Implant Process
Because they have to be rooted to the jawbone, the dental implant process involves a couple of different steps – or four steps, to be precise. Thanks to Dr. Assadourian’s expertise, we’re able to complete the entire process in-house. That means you won’t be needing a referral to receive dental implants near you! You can learn more about the four steps below, and as always, please let us know if you have any questions.
Initial Dental Implant Consultation
A consultation might seem simple, but it’s essential for establishing your dental implant treatment plan. Dr. Assadourian and the rest of our team will perform a thorough oral exam, complete with X-rays, and review your health history. This will help us determine whether preliminary treatments (such as gum disease therapy or bone grafting) would help promote the success of your dental implants.
Dental Implant Surgery
During dental implant surgery, Dr. Assadourian will make small incisions in your gumline so she can access your jawbone. She’ll carefully place your titanium implant posts along the bone, then finish the procedure by stitching your gums. Rest assured, you’ll be supplied with a local anesthetic for this part of the process!
Dental Implant Osseointegration & Abutment Placement
After that comes the recovery period. While your mouth is healing, your jawbone and titanium implant posts will be busy with osseointegration. Basically, since titanium is biocompatible, your jawbone will fuse with the material until it becomes part of the bone. This can take anywhere from three to six months, and it’s important not to disturb your implants in the meantime.
Once osseointegration is complete, we’ll be able to attach connector pieces (a.k.a. “abutments”) to your implant posts.
Delivery of Dental Implant Restorations
Customizing a dental implant crown, bridge, or denture requires precise skill, so we leave this step to the highly qualified technicians at the dental lab. When your restoration is crafted to perfection, they’ll send it to our office, and we’ll use the abutments to connect the restoration to your implants. After making any necessary adjustments and confirming you’re satisfied with your new smile, you’re free to go and enjoy your dental implants!
Benefits of Dental Implants
The reason over 5 million implants are placed each year in the U.S. alone is because they offer several unique advantages compared to other treatments:
- Rock-solid stability
- Easier to bite and chew
- Clear, comfortable speech
- Perfectly lifelike appearance
- Easy maintenance (just brush & floss)
- Guaranteed to last for decades
- Able to prevent bone loss
- Creates a fuller, younger-looking face
Who Can Dental Implants Help?
Anyone with missing teeth can benefit from dental implants, whether their situation is due to neglect, an accident, or health issues. Dr. Smith can tailor the procedure based on each person’s needs so we can permanently close any gaps.
Missing One Tooth
An implant can be positioned between two healthy teeth and topped with a crown without disturbing them. The crown itself will be shaped and colored to match those around it, and the nearby teeth won’t need to be changed at all.
Missing Multiple Teeth
Rather than using your remaining teeth to support a bridge or partial denture, we can secure these prosthetics using just two dental implants. This not only makes them stronger, but it also allows us to preserve the rest of the teeth. Plus, this helps the prosthetics place less pressure on the sensitive gums.
Missing All Teeth
Six to eight implants will be positioned along the jaw, and a denture will simply snap onto them. Implant dentures are able to maintain their day-one fit for several years because the underlying implants actually keep the bone strong and healthy, so you won’t have to worry about your teeth starting to slip as time goes by.
Cost of Dental Implants
In order to be successful, each step of the dental implant process is individualized, which means the cost is always different. How many implants a patient needs, the type of restoration used, and whether or not any preparatory treatments are necessary can all factor into the final price. At your initial consultation, we’ll go over everything regarding cost and discuss how you can use insurance and financing to make your treatment easily affordable.